Fabienne

I am a native French tutor with over 20 years of experience and a passion for helping students succeed. I specialise in working with secondary school pupils and exam candidates (Common Entrance, GCSE, IGCSE, A-level, and IB), building their confidence, fluency, and results.

I am enthusiastic, empathetic, and patient, and I love helping learners of all abilities feel at ease with French. My lessons are structured yet engaging, and I aim to make progress both enjoyable and effective.

Outside of tutoring, I enjoy reading, history, sociology, and nature — interests that often enrich my lessons with cultural depth and perspective.

My teaching style is both rigorous and encouraging. I love grammar and enjoy stretching bright students to excel, while being equally patient and supportive with those who find languages more challenging. Each lesson is tailored to the individual, combining structured practice with humour, lively conversation, and engaging resources.

All my lessons are delivered online via WhatsApp, making tuition accessible and time-efficient, while maintaining the same personal connection and high standards. My goal is always to build a trusting rapport with students and parents so that progress feels natural, enjoyable, and sustainable.

Excellent references available on request.

My rate is £65/hr, and I currently have limited spaces available.

Availability: Monday: from 6:30 pm
Wednesday & Friday: from 4:30 pm
Saturday: all day from 10 am
Sunday: exceptionally available from 10 am during exam periods
Daytime slots available on request during half-terms and holidays
Adults: daytime slots available on request

Exam Season Availability
Weekdays: all day from 10 am
Saturday: all day from 10 am
Sunday: all day from 10 am
During half-terms and holidays: available all day from 10 am
Intensive revision sessions can also be arranged on request, especially in the run-up to mocks and final exams.

Willing to travel: Home Only

Experience: I have taught students from Year 6 to A-level, as well as adults preparing for DELF/DALF, for more than two decades. Many of my pupils have been from leading independent schools, and I have prepared students for Common Entrance and Scholarships at Eton, Westminster, St Paul’s, and King’s, as well as for GCSE (AQA, Edexcel, OCR), A-level, the International Baccalaureate (IB), and Oxbridge entry. I stay fully up to date with exam specifications, so my students know exactly what to expect — reducing stress and maximising results.

DBS Check: Yes